At last night's City Council Meeting, Mayor Conway read the below Proclamation, declaring February 2018 as Black History Month.

PROCLAMATIONIN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2018

WHEREAS, the City of Brisbane takes pride in joining Americans throughout the country in recognizing February 2018 as Black History Month; and

WHEREAS, Black History Month pays tribute to the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our shared history; and

WHEREAS, our diverse culture enriches and broadens the American experience of which Black heritage is an inseparable part as it weaves throughout our country’s history, profoundly influencing every aspect of our lives; and

WHEREAS, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month, selected the Theme for 2018 to be “African Americans in Times of War,” to commemorate the centennial of the end of the First World War in 1918, and honors the roles of African Americans - soldiers, sailors, veterans, and civilians - in every American war, from the Revolutionary War Era to that of the present “War against Terrorism;” and

WHEREAS, we commend the many achievements, successes and contributions of African Americans in all fields of endeavor; and

WHEREAS, we call on the community members of the City of Brisbane to attend several County-wide programs, presentations, art exhibits and health fairs being held to observe Black History month - such as community events hosted by the San Mateo County Libraries, the African American Library Advisory Committee, the San Mateo County History Museum, and the San Mateo County African American Community Initiative.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on this 15th day of February, 2018, the City of Brisbane does hereby proclaim February 1st – February 28th, 2018, as Black History Month.

Dated this 15th Day of February, 2018

W. Clarke Conway, MayorCity of Brisbane

The signed Proclamation is being sent to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).

See the below links for more information on Countywide community events celebrating Black History Month:

This morning, on Valentine's Day, a group of a couple dozen EV enthusiasts gathered outside Christie's Donuts at the Brisbane Village Shopping Center to celebrate the grand opening of the City's first fast or Level 3 EV Charging Station, which features a Chargepointe DC Fast Charger. The station supplies 50kW of power through either a CHAdeMo or Combo Connector, which means that vehicles with fast-charging capabilities can "fill up" in approximately 20 minutes to an hour, a great fit for the station's retail location. (Please note: only one vehicle can be charged at any given time. And if your EV needs a Level 2 charger, one can be found at the Brisbane Marina, which a boater actually paid for and installed himself!).

During his comments, Mayor Conway remarked, "We're one of the first cities in the County to install one of these quick-charging EV stations, and locally growing market share and providing mobility for them and supporting local businesses. So come down here and grab a bite to eat and charge your car at the same time." As Brisbane resident Luc Deschaumes gave a demonstration of how easy it is to use the Chargepointe app on his phone to locate the station, charge up, and receive a notification when it's time to move on, Mayor Conway added how the City will be providing free charging for sessions up to 45 minutes for the first six months (after which a $5/hr. fee will apply). The station supports the City's Climate Action goals, and patrons of the station will be driving emissions-free thanks to Peninsula Clean Energy's ECO100 product which provides 100% renewable energy and which the City has proudly opted up to.

Special thanks goes to Judy Ng, Manager of the Brisbane Village Shopping Center, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District whose grant funds helped fund the charging station, contractor ABM, the City's Open Space and Ecology Committee, city staff, and Sven Thesen, consultant with the California Energy Commission, who provided his knowledge and assistance in helping make this day a reality.

We look forward to doing our part to help reduce emissions in the region!

If you’ve been out to Sierra Point recently, you’ve probably noticed construction activity near the southern shoreline.

In 2008, the City approved development of a 540,000 square foot research and development complex of 5 buildings, plus a parking garage with a small amount of retail near the Marina. The site encompasses 22 vacant acres between the Brisbane Marina and the DoubleTree Hotel. The project developer has applied for building permits to construct the first two buildings. In preparation, the City has approved site grading and the driving of test piles. For pedestrian safety, a temporary detour of the Bay Trail has been established to run along Sierra Point Parkway instead of the south shore. It is expected that the temporary detour will be in place through the Fall of 2018.

If you have questions, you may contact the Community Development Department at (415) 508-2120, or email Senior Planner Ken Johnson at kjohnson@brisbaneca.org.

The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) currently has two (2) vacant seats for public members on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The two seats up for appointment are available due to the end of the two-year terms. The BPAC provides advice and recommendations to the C/CAG Board of Directors (Board) on all matters relating to bicycle and pedestrian facilities planning and on the selection of projects for certain state and federal funding. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in San Mateo City Hall. The BPAC has approximately six meetings per year.

The BPAC is a 15 member committee, comprised of both public and elected members. However, no more than two members can reside in the same jurisdiction. There are currently two members that reside in Redwood City, and as a result, no new members from Redwood City can be appointed.

Please click here to access the application and e-mail it to Sara Muse, Transportation Programs Specialist, at smuse@smcgov.org . Appointments will be considered at the March 8, 2018 Board meeting.